San Sebastián Neighbourhood Tour

On this tour through the neighbourhood of San Sebastián, we'll walk through the streets of Santa Cruz de La Palma to discover the island's capital's most unknown side.

Description

After meeting at the indicated time in Plaza Van Dale, we'll set off to explore the best-kept secrets of Santa Cruz de La Palma. The old town has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site.

We'll first visit the Chile Nitrate Sign, an Art Deco jewel from 1929, notable for its perfect preservation as it is made of ceramic.

Next, we will go to the Ascensor de La Luz to ascend to the San Telmo neighbourhood, where we'll see the San Telmo hermitage, Plaza del Tanquito, and Plaza del Dornajo. From here, we will connect with the San Sebastián neighbourhood and the old water tanks, discussing their operations until the 20th century.

We will then visit the Hermitage of San Sebastian, an example of Renaissance architecture in the Canary Islands, and the church of Santo Domingo, built in the 17th century.

Additionally, we will visit the Teatro Circo de Marte and the Real Sociedad Cosmológica, two culturally significant institutions. Our tour concludes with a walk along calle Virgen de la Luz to the Mercado Municipal de Abastos, ending this 1.5-hour tour.